Chess Tactics GuideChess Trap Tactic[Example 1]

[2] White's Nf3 will be drawn up to f7 (yellow arrows: f3-e5-f7) hoping to capture Black's Rh8, for free (supported by Bc4);

[3] White's Rh1 will be drawn to f1 (yellow arrow: h1-f1), after ...Qg5xg2;

[4] White's Bc4 will be forced to block on e2 (yellow arrow: c4-e2), after Black's ...Qg2xe4+, but this will create an Absolute Pin, preventing White's Be2 from doing anything about Black's ...Nd4-f3#.

The Result: Black wins by Checkmate (this particular example is also known as a "Smothered Mate", as the losing King was smothered in the build-up).